Sativa
Longer, thinner leaves
Best for Daytime Use
Sativas tend to give a more energetic, upbeat high. This is good for use during the daytime when alertness is important.
Effects
- Energetic
- Social
- Creative
- Alert
Benefits
- Up-lifting and cerebral thoughts
- Stimulates and energizes
- Increases focus and creativity
- May help with depression
Indica
Shorter, thicker leaves
Best for Night Use
Indicas tend to give a more relaxed, even lethargic high. This is best for times when deep relaxation is desired.
Effects
- Relaxing
- Sedating
- Increased Appetite
- Enhanced Sensations
Benefits
- Pain releaving
- Muscle relaxing
- Reduces spasms and seizures
- Relieves anxiety or stress
Hybrid
Cannabis hybrids are a cross between two or more sativa and indica strains. Most hybrids tend to be a balance of both the effects and benefits of the original strains, but are usually either more sativa-like (sativa dominant), or indica-like (indica dominant).
CBD
Strains can also have a high level of CBD with a low level of THC. These strains are an excellent choice when the medicinal benefits of CBD are desired with less of the the intoxicating effects typically associated with higher THC strains.